The short story is I need to put one of the Hondas up for sale, and I am having a tough time determining which one must go.
I currently have a 2000 Accord EX V6 Coupe with 90,000 miles on it and my wife's 1997 Civic EX Coupe with a 5 speed manual and 67,000 miles on it. Both cars are completely paid for, so I have nothing to worry about there.
The Civic just had its CV joints, windshield wiper motor, and driver's side power window motor replaced. Other than that it runs like a champ and gets me 30 MPG in the City and 37 MPG on the highway.
The Accord just had one of the computers replaced in it, and I have concerns about the automatic transmission life if I keep it for another 60,000 to 80,000 miles. Other than the computer issue that caused my Check Engine light to stay on, this car has been mechanically sound.
Well, this is getting longer than I expected, but the bottom line is one of the Hondas must go to make room for the IMS Rampvan that I am purchasing for my wife who became wheelchair bound as a result of brain surgery in October 2005. She is finally coming home from the hospital this week.
In a way, I want to keep the Civic because of the lower miles, and the fact that a standard is generally easier to keep running than an automatic. The great gas mileage is also a plus.
I also am leaning towards keeping the Accord because it is bigger and more comfortable. I am concerned that I will get bit by the automatic V6 bug after the recall runs out, thus costing me more than the car is worth (when it does happen) to get the transmission replaced.
What does the group suggest?